Got a Red TrapDoor...

[claymore]

So I've been wanting one for a while now. I went to our bi-weekly swap we have here and this guy had a bunch of really big reds and some smaller blacks...

So I 've been doing my web surfing and the closest spec. name i have found is... Mygalomorph stasimopus robertsi... Is this right?

Looking for any additional info... A lot of the info i've found on the web is very conflicting.

How bad are the bites??? I've read that they are potentially dangerous.
And here are some pics!!!

Here are pics of him in the deli cup.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5020244.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5020242.jpg

Here he is in the new enclosure...
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5020246.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5020245.jpg

The enclosure measures 7 inches across and 18 inches tall. The substrate is a 75% peat 25% sand mix that is 13 inches deep.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5030247.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5030248.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5030250.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii37/claytonparish/P5030251.jpg

So far he hasn't started to burrow. I read a article that suggested starting a hole and then they would do the rest.... Does that sound like a good idea???

Thanks for your time..

Clay:)

[Triggerman73]

sounds like an ok idea but i would let it get used to its new enclosure before messing with it...if it doesnt burrow after a couple hours, i would suggest starting a hole

[mikie]

So far he hasn't started to burrow. I read a article that suggested starting a hole and then they would do the rest.... Does that sound like a good idea???

Thanks for your time..

Clay:)

It works for mine. I leave it there in the new enclosure for days but no burrow. Then, I make a hole, about thumb side. Not necessarily a deep one and after two days, it disappear and I hardly notice the lid...:}

[ErinKelley]

That's a nice enclosure AND spider, I'm a fan! I also say start a little finger size hole for him, or maybe two, I think it helps.

[ahas]

Those are cool. I want those in the future. :drool:

Fred

[Widowman10]

nice enclosure :clap: plenty of room to burrow!

and yes, the spider will most likely make its own burrow right away (within a few days). if you really want to, you can press your finger down in to give it a start.

cool looking trap for sure.

[HnnbL]

I thinkt it is Ctenolophus sp
http://spiderplanet.eu//images/rsgallery/original/Ctenolophus%20sp.jpg